US Bridges

Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .3 MI North of Rt 46 · Structure no. 1401075

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,296
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,463 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Shore Road
CrossesTributary to Budd Lake
Location.3 MI North of Rt 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87288, -74.73776
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,296 (2023)
Projected traffic6,463 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake carry?

About 5,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Shore Road over Tributary to Budd Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.